Postcode WS12 3HW is located in a major urban area, within the Heath Hayes & Wimblebury ward of Cannock Chase in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Hednesford South & Heath Hayes area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hednesford South & Heath Hayes is £50,438 per year. The nearest station is Cannock, about 1.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Hednesford South & Heath Hayes has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,017 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Hednesford South & Heath Hayes has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hednesford South & Heath Hayes is £50,438 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS12 3HW.
Hednesford South & Heath Hayes near WS12 3HW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cannock located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £271 per square foot) in Heath Hayes & Wimblebury area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £662,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £312,000 | £304 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £215,000 | £263 |
| Terraced | 23 | £186,000 | £240 |
| Flats | 10 | £134,500 | £212 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £226,500 | £99,000 | £134,500 | £135,500 |
| 2017 | £241,250 | £86,750 | £142,250 | £145,000 |
| 2018 | £251,000 | £85,000 | £150,000 | £157,500 |
| 2019 | £246,995 | £95,500 | £164,000 | £160,000 |
| 2020 | £266,919 | £105,000 | £180,000 | £159,148 |
| 2021 | £270,000 | £100,000 | £182,000 | £173,000 |
| 2022 | £318,000 | £131,250 | £200,000 | £195,000 |
| 2023 | £345,000 | £140,000 | £218,000 | £187,500 |
| 2024 | £300,000 | £120,000 | £209,000 | £180,000 |
| 2025 | £325,000 | £132,000 | £210,000 | £199,000 |
| 2026 | £353,500 | £150,000 | £236,500 | £183,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £206 | £139 | £183 | £187 |
| 2017 | £206 | £150 | £166 | £178 |
| 2018 | £223 | £164 | £202 | £186 |
| 2019 | £237 | £182 | £206 | £192 |
| 2020 | £241 | £184 | £255 | £202 |
| 2021 | £253 | £181 | £235 | £244 |
| 2022 | £289 | £220 | £252 | £241 |
| 2023 | £297 | £191 | £255 | £262 |
| 2024 | £290 | £205 | £284 | £263 |
| 2025 | £292 | £239 | £282 | £249 |
| 2026 | £324 | — | £254 | £247 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS12 3HW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 May 2026 | 97, Gorsemoor Road, Cannock, WS12 3HW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 75, Gorsemoor Road, Cannock, WS12 3HW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 35, Gorsemoor Road, Cannock, WS12 3HW | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 89, Gorsemoor Road, Cannock, WS12 3HW | Terraced | Freehold | £181,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 53, Gorsemoor Road, Cannock, WS12 3HW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 |
In the WS12 3HW postcode area, located within Hednesford South & Heath Hayes, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS12 3HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Coverdale Way, Cannock Chase, WS12 3AA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco | Heath Way, Cannock Chase, WS12 3YY | Walking directions to Tesco |
Annual council tax rates for Cannock Chase district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WS12 3HW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Daniel Paul Cecil
Heath Hayes & Wimblebury - Elected 7 May 2026
Josh Newbury
Cannock Chase - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WS12 3HW records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around WS12 3HW in Hednesford South & Heath Hayes is £220,000 (about £271 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to WS12 3HW, including Gorsemoor Primary School (Good), Five Ways Primary School (Good) and Heath Hayes Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WS12 3HW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,017 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Cannock Chase covering WS12 3HW is Josh Newbury (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Daniel Paul Cecil (Reform UK).